Timothy S. Evenson Macromolecular Award in Chemistry

This award honors Dr Timothy Sean Evenson. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Tim received
a Bachelor of Science degree from the Missouri University of Science & Technology-Rolla
in 1994. To continue his interest in macromolecular chemistry, Tim joined the research
group of Professor William H. Daly in August 1994. As an exceptional student, he
developed new polymerization procedures including the unique use of Barton esters
as initiators for polymer modification. Tim completed all the requirements for a
PhD in January,1999. Tragically, he was killed in a car accident, just inside the
South Gate of campus on March 28, 1999. He was awarded his PhD posthumously in May
1999.

One of his classmates wrote of Tim, “I only knew Tim for about a year. But what I
learned from him in that one year will affect me always. He was one of the first
in the graduate school of the Chemistry Department to introduce himself to me. He
was always so cheerful and happy and that mood just had to carry over to others that
crossed his path. Tim, was an extraordinary person, friend, mentor, student and acquaintance.
His presence will never be forgotten.” These comments summarize the sentiments of
his professors and colleagues in the Department. His contributions set the standards
for future award recipients.

The recipient of this award must be a full time graduate student at Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Mechanical College enrolled in the Graduate School,
majoring in chemistry. Financial need may be a consideration.

The original donors for the award were Professors William H. Daly and Paul R. Russo,
along with Tim’s parents, Richard and Joan Evenson. The award continues thanks to
the generosity of Professor Daly.